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Rive Septentrionale du Nil (Village d Abou-Koli), Vue Prise au Nord de Philoe; Nubie
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Rive Septentrionale du Nil (Village d Abou-Koli), Vue Prise au Nord de Philoe; Nubie
Rive Septentrionale du Nil (Village d Abou-Koli), Vue Prise au Nord de Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 84 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)
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1852 Camp Maxime Du Copyspace Du Camp Maxime Egypte Nubie Palestine Et Syrie And Maxime Du Camp Middle Eastern Nile Nubia Nubia Egypt Nubian Ridge River Nile Salted Paper Print The Nile Water Surface Estuary
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This photograph, titled "Rive Septentrionale du Nil (Village d Abou-Koli), Vue Prise au Nord de Philoe; Nubie" transports us back to the 19th century in Egypt. Taken by Maxime du Camp, a renowned French photographer and writer, this image is part of his album "egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" from 1852. The scene captures the serene beauty of the northern bank of the Nile River near the village of Abou-Koli. The river's majestic waters gently flow towards us while reflecting the clear blue sky above. As we gaze at this historic location through Du Camp's lens, we are transported to a time when life was simpler and untouched by modernity. The composition showcases a picturesque estuary where the river meets land. A small village nestled on top of a ridge can be seen in the distance against a backdrop of rolling hills. This glimpse into rural life along the Nile offers insight into both its geographical features and cultural heritage. Du Camp's mastery with salted paper print photography brings out exquisite details in this image. The play between light and shadow adds depth to every element captured – from the rippling water surface to each architectural detail within the village. As we admire this remarkable piece from Heritage Images' collection at The Art Institute Chicago, it serves as a reminder that art has an incredible power to transport us across time and space.
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